I congratulate everyone involved in that piece of important work.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 312 of 313 decisive votes (0 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 11,306 | 2020-02-20 – 2024-11-07 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 72 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-10-01 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2000-06-02–2002-06-26 · FF 2002-05-17–2007-04-30 · FF 2007-05-24–2011-02-01 · FF 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · FF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · FF 2024-11-29–present
I congratulate everyone involved in that piece of important work.
I call Deputy Ward, who is sharing with his colleagues.
Wise words, Deputy.
Please, we have to accept what the Minister says. He is the Minister.
Since only three Members are present, I wonder whether it would be appropriate to hear Deputy Cronin now and then ask the Minister to take his two slots together in responding. Do the Members want to proceed as normal?
The Deputy can contribute again.
Would Deputy Bacik like to conclude for us?
Your time is up, Deputy.
Thank you, Deputy. The time is up.
Please, Deputy. You have asked the question and let us hear the answer.
All right. I thank the Deputy.
Deputy, please.
I thank the Minister. I ask the Clerk to stop the clock because we have been joined by a very special guest. I ask Members to extend a warm céad míle fáilte to my counterpart from the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, who is leading a delegation to Dublin and who joins us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Mr. Pellegrini is a former Prime Minister and is currently contesting the election for the Presidency of the Slovak Republic. During his short visit to this country, he will meet members of the Slov…
Thank you Deputy. Your time is up now.
The time is up, Deputy Doherty, please.
The time is up, Deputy.
I appeal to Deputies to please adhere to the time allowed.
I thank the Minister. Is there something essential she needs to add?
Does the Minister of State want to add anything?
The Bill will now be sent to the Seanad. I thank everybody who took part in that important work.